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Battery Recycling in Oro Valley, AZ

Oro Valley residents can bring household and auto batteries to the City of Tucson HHW program (Los Reales or community events) for $15 per visit.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

5 ways to get rid of a battery in Oro Valley

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Oro ValleyNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $75.00
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  2. City of Tucson HHW Community Collection EventUpcoming event · November 14, 2026Oro Valley residents$15/visit
    About

    Household hazardous waste and electronic waste drop-off, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.

    When

    November 14, 2026

    Where

    Eastside City Hall, 7820 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Non-City of Tucson residents$15 per visit
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.

    Official event page (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Tucson HHW Community Collection EventUpcoming event · December 12, 2026Oro Valley residents$15/visit
    About

    Household hazardous waste and electronic waste drop-off, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.

    When

    December 12, 2026

    Where

    Pima Community College West, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Non-City of Tucson residents$15 per visit
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.

    Official event page (opens in new tab)

  4. Catalina Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Oro Valley · 14425 N. Oracle Rd., CatalinaFree
    Where

    14425 N. Oracle Rd.
    Catalina, AZ 85739

    Hours

    Monday–Saturday, 7:30 am–3 pm. Closed Sundays and listed holidays.

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    Fees for batteries
    Residential vehicle, under 1 ton$27.60 per vehicle
    Residential load, 1 ton or more (per ton)$48.00

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Los Reales Household Hazardous Waste Drop-OffDrop-off · outside Oro Valley · 5300 E. Los Reales Rd., TucsonOro Valley residentsFees apply
    Where

    5300 E. Los Reales Rd.
    Tucson, AZ 85756

    Hours

    Thursday–Saturday, 7 am–2 pm. Closed the second Saturday of each month (except in summer).

    Cost & rules

    Batteries

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for batteries
    Residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County$15.00 per visit
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15 per visit. Proof of residency (driver’s license or utility bill) required.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Tape the terminals of lithium and rechargeable batteries before transport.
  2. Keep damaged, swollen or leaking batteries separate and tell the operator.
  3. Ask which battery types are accepted; car batteries often go somewhere different.
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  • Town of Oro Valley: OV Things You Should Know (opens in new tab) · Town of Oro Valley
    • The Town of Oro Valley tells residents that Pima County's Catalina Transfer Station, 14425 N. Oracle Road, accepts some household hazardous waste, antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint for free, and refers other HHW to the City of Tucson. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
    • Arizona prohibits disposing of lead-acid batteries in landfills and incinerating them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ADEQ says households can take batteries to a household hazardous waste collection site or a local HHW collection event, and to contact the city, town or county for times and locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A.R.S. 44-1322: Disposal of lead acid batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona State Legislature
    • State law prohibits landfill disposal and incineration of lead acid batteries, and landfill operators may not knowingly accept them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A person who is not a battery retailer or wholesaler may take a used lead acid battery to a lead acid battery retailer or wholesaler, a permitted secondary lead smelter, or a collection or recycling facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A.R.S. 44-1323: Sale of lead acid batteries; refundable deposit; notice (opens in new tab) · Arizona State Legislature
    • Lead acid battery sellers must accept used lead acid batteries from customers, of the type and quantity sold at that point of sale, and may accept more. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Buyers of a new lead acid battery are charged a refundable deposit per battery. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The seller refunds the deposit when the buyer returns a used lead acid battery with the receipt for the new battery within 45 days of purchase. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A.R.S. 44-1321: Definitions (lead acid batteries) (opens in new tab) · Arizona State Legislature
    • For these rules, a lead acid battery is one with an elemental lead core and a capacity of six or more volts that is suitable for use in a vehicle or boat. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEQ fact sheet FS-25-06: Taking Charge, an at-home guide to handling used batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
    • ADEQ's consumer battery guide says not to put batteries in the trash or recycling bin unless they are alkaline batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ADEQ's battery guide says vehicle lead-acid batteries can be dropped off at battery recycling locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
    • ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • Free to City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residency is proven with a driver’s license or current utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Know Where to Throw: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson Environmental Services
    • No charge for City of Tucson residents with proof of residency; non-city residents pay a $15 drop-off fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Business or commercial waste is not taken. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lithium, rechargeable and button batteries and auto batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Auto batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Know Where to Throw lists the Eastside City Hall event on 2026-11-14. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
    • Know Where to Throw lists the Pima Community College West event on 2026-12-12. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
  • HHW Community Collection Events (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • 2026 community collection events run 8 a.m.–12 p.m. for household hazardous waste and electronic waste. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • A community collection event is scheduled for 2026-11-14 at Eastside City Hall, 7820 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • A community collection event is scheduled for 2026-12-12 at Pima Community College West, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
  • Pima County Waste Services (WM of Arizona facilities and fee schedule) (opens in new tab) · Pima County / WM of Arizona
    • Residential haulers pay $27.60 per vehicle under 1 ton, or $48.00 per ton (effective January 1, 2025). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ABOP collection: antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint are accepted free, 5 gallons max per month. Checked October 26, 2026.

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